Laborer Lead

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solutions providers - striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Facilities Management is responsible for the effective operation of Irvine campus buildings, grounds and utilities; for providing a safe, functionally suitable and aesthetic environment in support of academic, research and public service programs of the University. Providing comprehensive management of campus facilities requires the employment of approximately 325 personnel ranging in classification from custodians and groundskeepers to more technical skilled crafts such as electricians and plumbers, and professional design staff and engineers. These services cover more than 150 buildings of approximately 6 million gross square feet, and1,475 acres of grounds. Facilities Management has an annual operating budget exceeding $80 million in expenditures, with operating funds of $30 million and $15 million for reimbursable campus activities. Project Services a construction department within Facilities Management manages a portfolio of major infrastructure and renovation projects totaling $200M per year.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English
Ability to understand written job assignments
Minimum of two years working experience as a laborer
Minimum of two years working experience in a lead or supervisory role
Working knowledge of computers (email, word, excel, browsing the internet
1-3 years work as a laborer

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish)
Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the work of the labor crews.
Ensure new and existing staff receive proper training.
Create daily work schedules and work assignments.
Reviews and confirms work performed at various stages and upon completion.
Maintain various work records.
Prepare written and oral reports.
Work closely with various departments and campus organizations to provide special event support.
Lock/unlock various campus buildings.